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Farming

Climate

Enzyme makes producing biofuels easier

By Chao Yan | November 29, 2016

Fostering its production could help fight climate change by making it easier to produce alternatives to fossil fuels.

Agriculture

Craft beer fuels Michigan hop binge

By Josh Bender | July 21, 2016

State now ranks fourth in producing important beer ingredient.

Air

Insurers not liable in Minnesota farm pollution case

By Eric Freedman | August 14, 2015

Health officials had strongly recommended neighbors evacuate their homes due to the extreme odors and emissions from the farm.

Echo

Center grows food businesses

By Guest Contributor | July 16, 2015

Kitchen incubator gives entrepreneurs a leg up.

Echo

Proposing phosphorus reduction in Lake Erie

By Karen Schaefer | July 7, 2015

U.S. and Canadian scientists are proposing new limits on phosphorus pollution to Lake Erie from farm fields and sewage treatment plants.

Land

Addressing farm challenges for women, veterans, minorities

By David Poulson | July 6, 2015

It’s already a tough enough business for anyone.

Nearshore

Record rains could produce record algae; farmers gain support for longterm solution

By Karen Schaefer | July 3, 2015

Michigan official: The problem didn’t happen overnight and won’t get fixed overnight

Land
MSU Food Fix podcast

Food Fix: Ethical eating

By Kevin Duffy | June 17, 2015

This new Food Fix podcast tackles food and philosophy, a theme in Paul Thompson’s latest book: From Field to Fork.

Land

Wisconsin farmer accused of cheating federal crop insurance program

By Eric Freedman | June 15, 2015

Indictment alleges that documents were falsified including those indicating inability to plant crops that were planted.

Land

Bankruptcy judge: Michigan farmland sale doesn’t violate conservation easement

By Eric Freedman | May 27, 2015

Local conservancy argues that sale violates prohibition on dividing land, makes it less viable for agriculture and harder to manage the easement.

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  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

  • Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

Climate News: Great Lakes Region
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Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
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Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
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How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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